(Illustration by Beth Freeman) New Exhibition Now Open Go on a subterranean adventure with Soil Alive! Soil is made from minerals, air, water and decaying bits of organisms. But it’s not just a bed of crunched up rocks and other materials — soil is alive. Now open, Soil Alive! beckons visitors underground to explore the subterranean…
Rock the Holidays with Sunriver Music Festival
(Aaron Meyer and young local performers at Tetherow Resort | Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) Violinist Aaron Meyer’s “concert rock” style of performance blends his classical training with a passion for rock music. Inspired by this fusion, Aaron’s music features arrangements from Vivaldi to Led Zeppelin; Aerosmith to Rossini; and Mozart to Queen’s Bohemian…
Bend Design Volunteers Needed
(Photo courtesy of Scalehouse) This year marks ten years of Bend Design — a celebration of creative community and future-forward thinking, now in a new location at OSU-Cascades. The conference will feature inspiring talks, workshops, and gatherings from diverse design fields, uniting artists, designers, and creative thinkers from Central Oregon and beyond. Volunteers are the…
Fall Concert Series Launches Maestro Gesme’s Farewell Season
(Photo courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony) As autumn settles over Central Oregon, the Symphony proudly opens its Fall Series — launching Maestro Michael Gesme’s final season on the podium. Join us for an unforgettable year of music and celebration as we honor his remarkable legacy. We’re reaching out to invite you to be part of…
Engage with Indigenous Voices This Fall
Indigenous Speakers Series Join Us for Two Inspiring Events Engage with and gain insight into Indigenous perspectives during the Fall 2025 Indigenous Speakers Series. Bringing the Past Forward: Wetxuwíitin Collection QR Code Project Friday, October 24 at High Desert Museum 6:30-7:30pm, doors open 6pm $5-$20, Members get 20% off FREE for Tribal members Harry Slickpoo Jr.,…
Don’t Miss Out
(Photos courtesy of COCC) Watercolor Simplified 2 Discover more watercolor techniques in the second class to create texture and depth in your paintings using salt, plastic wrap, spray bottles and masking fluid. No experience is required for the two projects. Watercolor Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken…
Sixth Annual Art Fair & Sale
(Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash) The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon invites the public to the upcoming Sixth Annual Art Fair and Sale on Saturday, November 15 from 10am-4pm. The Art Fair and Sale is timed to include festive holiday shopping. There will be a variety of artists, media and prices on display….
Bluegrass + Classical Violinist Tessa Lark Returns to Central Oregon
(Tessa Lark) Violinist Tessa Lark is one of the most captivating artistic voices of our time, consistently praised by critics and audiences for her astounding range of sounds, technical agility, and musical elegance. She is also a highly acclaimed fiddler in the tradition of her native Kentucky, delighting audiences with programming that includes Appalachian and bluegrass music….
The Museum at Warm Springs to Host Opening Reception for 32nd Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member & Youth Exhibit
(Elk Season, beaded leggings by Marjorie Kalama-Gabriel (2024 Judge’s Choice, Contemporary Category) from the 31st Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit | Photo Credit: Angela Anne Smith) The Museum at Warm Springs will host the opening of the 32nd Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit on Wednesday, November 12. Museum Members…
Herringbone Bookstore Presents Treasure Hunt Adventure
On Saturday, October 25, families are invited to join Tyler & Clarry’s Treasure Hunt Adventure, a free, interactive literary scavenger hunt that turns Downtown Redmond into a walkable world of imagination. Beginning at Herringbone Bookstore, adventurers will receive a treasure map guiding them through downtown businesses in partnership with Enjoy Downtown Redmond. Along the way,…